Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9599AF
RGB
149, 153, 175
HSL
231, 14%, 64%
HSB
231, 15%, 69%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 31
LAB
63, 2, -12
LCH
63, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 277
XYZ
32, 32, 45
LUV
63, -3, -18
HWB
231, 58%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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